the Breville Test Kitchen
Tomato, Pesto and Burrata on Sourdough
Bursting cherry tomatoes, velvety burrata and punchy homemade pesto come together in this peak-produce powerhouse. The Breville Eye Q Toaster delivers the flawless golden crunch on sourdough that makes every vibrant topping shine.

the Eye Q™ Auto 4 Slice
+1 more appliance
20 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Serves 2
Ingredients
Measurements:
2 slices sourdough bread
100 g burrata ball
For the pesto
1 cup (30 g) basil leaves
½ cup (70 g) pine nutstoasted
⅔ cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlicpeeled
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
For the tomato topping
1 eschalotvery thinly sliced
1½ tsp red wine vinegar
½ tsp salt
250 g mixed cherry tomatoeshalved
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilplus extra, to serve
Freshly ground black pepperto season
Instructions
- 1To make the pesto, place the basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic and salt in a blender jug and blend until chopped. With the blender on, slowly pour in the oil and blend until combined. Transfer to a bowl.
- 2To make the tomato topping, place the eschalot, vinegar and salt in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and pepper and toss to combine.
- 3Place the bread in the toaster, then press and hold the Start button until it illuminates blue to toast.Tip: Select your preferred toasting shade.
- 4Spread the pesto over each slice of toast, then top with the tomatoes. Gently break the burrata in half and place one half on each slice. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper and serve.